Diagnosis and treatment of scarring alopecia
Key points • Scarring alopecia is characterized by inflammation that leads to destruction of the pilosebaceous unit and ultimately the replacement of subcutaneous tissue with fibrous tracts. As a result,…
Ethnic differences in hair
Key points • Understanding the differences in hair structure and haircare practices in African Americans compared with white, Hispanic, and Asian patients is essential when evaluating and treating hair concerns…
Complex Leg Reconstruction
Case 1 Clinical Presentation A 21-year-old White male had an extensive middle tibia wound of his right leg associated with an open fracture as a result of a motor vehicle…
Complex Ankle Reconstruction
Case 1 Clinical Presentation A 28-year-old White male had a complex left foot open fracture wound as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He suffered an avulsion injury of…
Leg Reconstruction: Distal Third (Local Flaps)
Case 1 Clinical Presentation A 57-year-old White female sustained an open tibial fracture of her left leg as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She had a 5 × 4 cm…
Foot Reconstruction
Case 1 Clinical Presentation A 54-year-old White male had a long history of complex congenital deformity of his right foot. He had several previous orthopedic procedures but unfortunately the hardware…
Knee Reconstruction
Case 1 Clinical Presentation A 29-year-old white male had significant left proximal tibia bone loss and open knee injury as a result of an explosive injury in a foreign country….
Leg Reconstruction: Middle Third
Case 1 Clinical Presentation A 40-year-old White male sustained chronic osteomyelitis secondary to an open middle tibial fracture 1 year ago from a motor vehicle accident. He had a longstanding…
Leg Reconstruction: Distal Third (Free Flaps)
Case 1 Clinical Presentation A 54-year-old White male unfortunately developed a wound dehiscence in the left distal third of his leg after an open reduction and internal fixation for a…
Heel Reconstruction
Case 1 Clinical Presentation A 36-year-old White male developed a wound dehiscence following an open reduction and internal fixation of his calcaneus fracture by the orthopedic foot and ankle service…
